Country: Jordan, Middle East

Dates: 4/23/23 - 5/2/23

Team: C3 (Maggie Prokosch, Caroline Ball, Victoria Mater, Michael McKnight, Jaden Roberts, Amy Scott - Honorable Mention: Katherine Porzi)

Local Currency: Dinar (1USD = roughly 0.71JD)

Favorite Local Food: Falafel

Local Language: Arabic

Common Phrases: marhaba (hello), shukran (thank you), in sha allah (God willing)

Location: Madaba, Jordan

What was difficult? Receiving the call that my Dad had just had a heart attack and the blur of 24hrs getting home to my family.

What am I thankful for? Hospitality and conversations with strangers with lots of love, understanding and open hearts.

What did I learn about God? He hears us. Fervent prayers in the midnight hour are heard and also are when your most raw and real talks with God occur!

Funniest Moment? Jungle Speed game with new friends. A game of attention, detail, and speed. There were injuries that occurred but all worth it for the laughs and fun. 

Favorite Memory? Dipping my hands in the water where our savior, Jesus Christ, was baptized!

I was only in Jordan for one short week but boy was it sweet and packed full of memories I will treasure forever.